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Studies Directed at a Synthesis of Morphine Alkaloids. Regiocontrol in Robinson-Type Annelation of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-oxo-3-piperidinecarboxylic Acid γ-Lactones
Schultz, Arthur G.,Shannon, Paul J.
, p. 4421 - 4425 (2007/10/02)
Conjugate reduction of 5a with NaBH4 in THF-pyridine, followed by sequential addition of excess benzaldehyde and ethanolic hydrochloric acid, gives keto lactone 6a, uncontaminated with lactonic alcohol 7a.Annelation of 6a with (2-methoxyphenoxy)methyl vin
